The Irvine Police Department is trying to identify two men and a woman who stole $2,400 in baseball gloves from a sporting goods store.
The IPD hopes to score a homerun by closing this case with arrests!
The woman appeared to be white and she was heavyset. She was wearing black sweat pants and a long-sleeved gray top as well as sunglasses and white tennis shoes. The male suspects both appeared to be African Americans and both had facial hair. One was wearing a black t-shirt and jeans with a black White Sox baseball cap. The other male suspect was wearing a black t-shirt and shorts with a camo hat and a thick gold chain around his neck.
If you can help the IPD to strike these suspects out, please contact Jhause@cityofirvine.org.
Penalties for Retail Theft in California
In California, stealing goods valued over $2,400 is considered grand theft. This can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances and the defendant’s criminal history.
- Misdemeanor Grand Theft: This can result in up to one year in county jail.
- Felony Grand Theft: This can lead to a state prison sentence ranging from 16 months to three years.
The specific penalties can vary based on factors like prior convictions and the details of the theft.
